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Well today I got my lapband, and thought it would be good to have some support, advice, and learn from the knowledge of those that precede me. The pre-surgery diet wasn't bad and I lost 13 lbs. Concerned about getting my Proteins in, especially the first few days. Also, would love any advice for a beginner?

Regular Pot head. I have not smoked in over 2 months. Miss it but only that. No withdrawals, husband is the same.
Not banded yet but don't really intend to smoke much this year. If I am paying for this surgery with financing there goes our green money!!!
Pot is expensive.... :sad:
Anyway, if you are not wanting to cough because of band slipage, you should invest in a volcano vaporizer or one of the cheaper ones. It is practically harmless on your lungs, and you actually absorb more THC with it, therefore you get higher with less. smooth on the lungs and throat.
Bong is still harsh.
I have found blunts smoother, however not the best for your lungs in reality and it wastes weed. But its still my favorite way to smoke it!
anyway good luck with the munchies. :frown:

Glad to see some current banders support each other. There are few of us still here! ( banded 12/06)
Maintaining 90 lb loss. Wishing it was 100, but fine with my body and health!!
Thankful

Hi everyone, I am 6 days post op and feeling great. Shoulder tip pain was agony in the first 4 days, had only a twinge yesterday and none today so hopefully that's the end of that! I have been on Fluid food since the op and move to smooth tomorrow as I feel ready. I look forward to reading your posts and picking your brains as I progress through my weightloss.

Be patient; drink lots of fluids; let your body recover from surgery. Good Luck~

Glad everyone is feeling better for the most part! I have minimal pain from the port still but I can function at work and I'm a pre-k teacher. I'm loving being able to eat some soft foods. Between my pre-op diet and being banded on May 12th, I am down 17 lbs. today. I can't help but weigh myself once in awhile. I am excited for this next phase in my life.

@Bandista...I am feeling better today. I am being walking more and timing myself. I too have been doing like jump jacks arms and windmill while walking sitting straight up in a chair. I have noticed that the pain is not as bad and I am trying to ween myself off these narcs. Thanks for checking on me & I really appreciate any & all support. Hope all is well with you.

I've always Been a stomach sleeper. I got sleeved on June 1st & I'm still sleeping in a recliner. The pain is terrible if I go on my side/stomach. ????

I had the sleeve done and put a pillow under my right side and slept on the right side from night one at the hospital. My dr never told me a position to sleep in, just told me to listen to my body. I also used an ice pack for the first two weeks or so on the large incision. I have had no issues with doing this and am now 9 months out. I even did this after my gallbladder surgery in December.

Hi Kristen. The pain your in is probably gas moving around. It's horrible I know. Hot showers . Hot Water bottles help and taking paracetamol every 4 hours is a must for me. I'm actually 9 days post can wait to go onto mushy food in 5 days . They do the 2 weeks fluids to give your body time to heal after the opp hope this helps good luck Sent from my SM-G925F using the BariatricPal App

Hi All, I'm 2 days in to my gastric band surgery, liquids now for 2 weeks, so far no problems, first day a little sore, gas and nausea, today still bloated, but can move a lot better, and managed 1/2 a glass of diet Protein Shake, 1/2 a cup of Soup & an ice pop.